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KMS History Synopsis
1906-Refugio
  • Name: Quality Grove School
  • Designation: Elementary
  • Building: One room
  • Location: Refugio
  • Teacher: Luella Lawson
1906-1911
  • Building: Two rooms
  • Additional teachers: Mrs. Emma Clayton, Mrs. H.F. Randle
1912-Lee Avenue
  • Event: Moved to Lee Ave
  • Additional teachers: S.H. Fowler, J.C. Goger, Miss. Bernice Means
Circa 1916-Clinton Avenue
  • Event:  Moved to Clinton Ave
  • Building: Four rooms
  • Additional teachers: J.M. Brewer, Mr. McNorton, Mrs. J.M. Lofton, Mrs. Lucinda Baker, Mrs. Patty Upshaw.
1921
  • Event: School burned-Rebuilt with 8 rooms
1923-1950
Principals
  •     Mr. Jordan
  •     Mr. H.T. Wise (8 years)
  •     Mr. Tidwell
  •     Mr. Kay W. McMillan (6 years)
  •     Mr. C.O. Wallis
  •     Mrs. Ruby L. Miller
1950-1953-Refugio
  • Name: M.L. Kirkpatrick
  • Designation: Grades 1-9
  • Of Note: 22 teachers, 700 students
  • Event: Moved to 3201 Refugio
  • Building: Nineteen classrooms, combination gym/auditorium
1952
  • Event: Eight classrooms added


1956

  • Event: Gymnasium added.
  • Conversion of the auditorium/gymnasium into an auditorium
1954-1971
  • PrincipalMr. Adams
  • Designation: Jr./Sr. High School
1972-1973
  • Event: School closed
1974-1984
  • Event: School re-opened
  • Principal: Harold Shoemaker
  • Designation: Occupational High School
1985-1987
  • Principal: Mildred Sims
  • Designation: Grades 5-6
1988
  • Designation: Grades 6-8
1991-2007
  • Principal: Jorge Mendoza
1999
  • Event: Activity Building added
2005
  • Event: Sixth grade wing (eight classrooms, two restrooms)  
2006
  • Event: Elevator and remodeling to back porch completed.

2007

  • Event: Principal Jorge Mendoza retired 
  • Principal: Jason Oliver
 
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